Guidebook for Montréal
Arts & Culture
Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du ParcGreat independent movie theater.
Great independent movie theater, showing many international and francophone films!
47 locals recommend
Cinéma Excentris
3536 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat independent movie theater, showing many international and francophone films!
Board game café-restaurant. Don't go alone, and get ready for some fun!
62 locals recommend
Randolph Pub Ludique Quartier Latin
2041 R. Saint-DenisBoard game café-restaurant. Don't go alone, and get ready for some fun!
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentIndie music venue
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentIndie music venue
Impro Montréal / Montreal Improv
3716 Rue Notre-Dame OuestGreat and afforable improv shows
Essentials
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandLarge grocery store.
PJC Jean Coutu
6940 Av. PapineauPharmacy
Food Scene
Lola Rosa Café
545 Rue MiltonLovely vegetarian restaurant - the nachos are fantastic!
Another great vegetarian restaurant! The coconut BLT is an interesting try.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnother great vegetarian restaurant! The coconut BLT is an interesting try.
It looks like an upscale restaurant, but if you go for lunch or on certain evenings, you can get mussels and fries or some delicious pasta dishes for the fixed price of $10!
53 locals recommend
L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisIt looks like an upscale restaurant, but if you go for lunch or on certain evenings, you can get mussels and fries or some delicious pasta dishes for the fixed price of $10!
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisPastries and bread
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke OGreat hipster café.
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentReal buckwheat French crêpes.
Fabulous lemonade during the summer - make sure to sip it on the outdoor terrace! They also have coffee, lunch and pastries.
Godley Et Creme
92 Rue Sherbrooke OFabulous lemonade during the summer - make sure to sip it on the outdoor terrace! They also have coffee, lunch and pastries.
Frite Alors - Saint-Laurent
3497 Boul. Saint-LaurentFries, poutine and burgers.
Koco Ma Boule – Bar Laitier
Ice cream!
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcHipster coffee!
Volunteer-run restaurant - good food and service, though a little more expensive!
23 locals recommend
Robin des Bois
3933 Avenue du Parc-La FontaineVolunteer-run restaurant - good food and service, though a little more expensive!
Pão de Açúcar
3500 Av du ParcNice place to sit, work and enjoy some café food!
Salon de Thé CHAÏ Tea Lounge
3506 Av du ParcFor tea and macaroon lovers.
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EFantastic arepas place (suitable for vegans)
Most famous (and acclaimed) poutine place in Montreal. Be ready to wait in line!
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstMost famous (and acclaimed) poutine place in Montreal. Be ready to wait in line!
Vegetarian burrito place with free comedy nights on Wednesday! (check their Facebook for details)
7 locals recommend
Burritoville
2055 B Rue BishopVegetarian burrito place with free comedy nights on Wednesday! (check their Facebook for details)
Very, very cheap and delicious banh mi sandwiches and other Vietnamese foods.
10 locals recommend
Vua Sandwichs
1263 Rue Sainte-Catherine EstVery, very cheap and delicious banh mi sandwiches and other Vietnamese foods.
Le Viet Sandwich (Quartier des spectacles)
292 Rue Sainte-Catherine OCheap and delicious banh mi place.
Shopping
Hands down, the best thrift and vintage clothing store in Montreal. Also has cheap samosas, sandwiches and delicious pastries.
91 locals recommend
Eva B.
2015 Boul. Saint-LaurentHands down, the best thrift and vintage clothing store in Montreal. Also has cheap samosas, sandwiches and delicious pastries.
Dollarama
7017 Rue St-HubertDollar store - you can find nearly anything here!
Word (The)
469 Rue MiltonIndependent bookstore for used books.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious (though slightly expensive) cocktails and mixed drinks in mason jars - get there early to make sure you secure a spot! Must try at least once.
145 locals recommend
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario EDelicious (though slightly expensive) cocktails and mixed drinks in mason jars - get there early to make sure you secure a spot! Must try at least once.
Hipster cafe for indie bands, DJs & spoken word, plus draft beer, veggie sandwiches.
281 locals recommend
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentHipster cafe for indie bands, DJs & spoken word, plus draft beer, veggie sandwiches.
Belmont sur le Boulevard (Le)
4483 Boulevard Saint-LaurentBar and concert venue
Everything Else
Sophie Sucrée
3770 Boul. Saint-LaurentLovely vegan pastry and coffee shop